School Districts Differ In Response To Judge's Halt On Pritzker's Mask Mandate
Some Illinois schools were sent scrambling this weekend after a downstate judge put a temporary restraining order on Gov. JB Pritzker's mask mandate.
Some Illinois schools were sent scrambling this weekend after a downstate judge put a temporary restraining order on Gov. JB Pritzker's mask mandate.
In the wake of a temporary restraining order issued last week by a downstate judge, schools in the Diocese of Joliet have decided to make masks recommended instead of mandatory.
While denouncing a downstate judge's ruling that halted his mask mandate for schools, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday that he hopes to have further guidance in the days to come on when COVID-19 mask requirements for indoor public settings can be lifted.
A downstate judge has granted a temporary restraining order in favor of a group that sued to end COVID-19 mask mandates in Illinois public school districts.
It was a heartbreaking decision – a Wheeling family sent their 96-year-old matriarch suffering from COVID-19 to the hospital, knowing she'd likely be alone. The family now wants a change in policy after she also died alone
A Chicago-based COVID-19 testing lab that was paid more than $140 million by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now at the center of two state health department investigations. Now, CBS 2's Chris Tye has learned another major client has pulled its contract.
Propelled in part by the especially contagious Omicron variant, the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 900,000 on Friday.
"We are doing this because of the rising cardiovascular death rates in women, particularly younger women under the age of 50, and particularly women of color. And this started before the pandemic, but it has been exacerbated by the pandemic," said Dr. Noel Bairey Merz medical director of the Barbara Streisand Women's Heart Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
The Indiana Department of Health has announced that all state-run COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics will be closed for the rest of the day Wednesday and all day Thursday due to the winter storm pounding the area.
U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Illinois) announced Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Last month, proof of vaccination mandates went into place for restaurants, bars, gyms, and other venues across the Chicago area. But as CBS 2's Chris Tye reported Tuesday, they could soon be going away.
The city's at-home COVID-19 vaccination program will be canceled Wednesday and Thursday due to the winter storm bearing down on the area.
The first confirmed case of the BA.2 subvariant of the Omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in Illinois.
The Rolling Meadows-based Center for Covid Control COVID-19 testing company ran into new trouble Monday.
The Chicago Public Schools on Friday announced that it will change its isolation policies for those who test positive for COVID-19, and quarantine policies for close contacts, from 10 days to five.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
NABJ President Ken Lemon reiterated Tuesday night that the invitation to Trump was not an endorsement.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate in the coming days.
"There isn't a proposal on the table right now that would be acceptable to anyone I know in the legislature," Pritzker said.
The event at which Trump is speaking is not open to the public.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
The dog, Ellie, was swimming in the Gulf of Mexico for over an hour before being rescued.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held. Dorothy Tucker reports.
A total of 34 people have now gotten sick from the listeria outbreak—and all of them had to be hospitalized. Two people died, including one in Illinois.
The Rev. Al Sharpton, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, and Massey's family gathered at a West Side Chicago church Tuesday to demand justice for Massey. Jermont Terry reports.
Police called the incident isolated, and said there was no danger to the public.
NABJ President Ken Lemon reiterated Tuesday night that the invitation to Trump was not an endorsement.
There are many questions about why Sean Grayson, now charged with murder in the shooting that killed Sonya Massey, was hired in the first place after multiple misconduct complaints.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified him as 31-year-old Rafael D. Wordlaw.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The loss to the Royals came as designated hitter Eloy Jiménez went to Baltimore for left-hander Trey McGough and cash.
Cody Bellinger came off the 10-day injured list — he had a fractured middle finger — to hit a two-run homer for the Cubs in the sixth inning.
Moore made history by being the first NFL receiver to have the first 10 years of his career guaranteed.
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired outfielder Eloy Jiménez from the Chicago White Sox for minor league left-hander Trey McGough.
Rookie QB Caleb Williams will have to wait a week for his preseason debut against the Buffalo Bills on Aug. 10.
Police called the incident isolated, and said there was no danger to the public.
Both Joaquin Guzman Lopez and his father's old business partner, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, were arrested after exiting a plane in El Paso, Texas last Thursday.
There was no threat to the community, police said.
A Wisconsin was convicted and sentenced to time served Monday for threatening to shoot state lawmakers in 2022 if they passed a bill allowing teachers to carry firearms.
A person of interest was in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of Rafael D. Wordlaw, 31.